Pyrrosia
- noun
- Specialized
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Pyrrosia
- The Pyrrosia species thrive on the trunks of large trees in rainforests.
Examples
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Botanists discovered a new Pyrrosia growing on limestone cliffs in Southeast Asia.
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The Pyrrosia fern thrives in humid environments.
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Many gardeners appreciate Pyrrosia for its attractive, leathery fronds.
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Many gardeners appreciate Pyrrosia for its unique appearance.
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Many gardeners appreciate Pyrrosia for its attractive, leathery fronds.
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Botanists discovered a new Pyrrosia growing on limestone cliffs in Southeast Asia.
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The Pyrrosia species thrive on the trunks of large trees in rainforests.
Synonyms
A fern that grows on rocks or trees in tropical and subtropical regions
A tropical fern with antler-shaped leaves that grows on trees
A group of large ferns that grow on trees in tropical forests
A group of tropical ferns often called rabbit's-foot ferns and grown as houseplants
A group of ferns that grow in wet places like forests in New Zealand
A group of tropical ferns with round spore clusters and no covering
Compounds
- Specialized
A fern from East Asia with long tongue-shaped leaves often grown as a houseplant
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Pyrrosia is the name of a group of ferns and comes from the Greek pyrrhos, which means 'flame-coloured' or 'red'. A helpful way to remember it is that some of these ferns have reddish hairs or scales under their leaves, so the name points to that colour.
